was an especially important episode due to the addition of the Lowe and Scott characters, the beginning of Mark's exit from the series and the economic problems for Pawnee. However, Gallagher also said the episode felt mostly like a preparation for the third season. DVD release After "The Master Plan" aired, a producer's cut of the episode was featured on the official NBC website. It included eight extra minutes, which consisted of deleted scenes, an extended ending and additional footage with Lowe and Scott. This version of the episode, along with the 22-minute television version and the other 23 second season episodes of Parks and Recreation, was later released on a four-disc DVD set in the United States on November 30, 2010. The DVD included deleted scenes for each episode. It also included a commentary track for "The Master Plan" featuring Nick Offerman, Adam Scott, Dean Holland, Michael Schur, Harris Wittels and Parks and Recreation producer Morgan Sackett. References External links "The Master Plan" at the official Parks and Recreation site 2010 American television episodes Parks and Recreation (season 2) episodes Television episodes written by Michael Schur